Privacy on the Go: Mobile Protection Tips

You might think that just because your cell phone is close to you when you’re out traveling, the information on there is private. This can be a severe mistake. You always have to do everything you can to protect your data, and that means doing so on your mobile phone as well as any desktops, laptops, or other mobile devices you might have.

There are several ways to keep privacy a priority. You should brush up on your knowledge of viruses and malware. You always need to pay attention to data encryption and network security matters. Always protect your passwords with best practices and secure applications. And whenever you aren’t using it, lock your phone!

Brush Up on Virus and Malware Basics

If you don’t know the basics of viruses and malware, then you’re immediately at risk when it comes to your desktop or laptop. And, if your mobile phone is connected to that system, that network, or some of those applications, there can be a lot of information bleed back and forth between them. So, not only is having viruses and malware terrible for your home-based computers, but it can also affect some of your mobile phone operations as well.

Pay Attention To Data Encryption Changes and Network Security

Chances are, the network that you use to connect to the Internet at home is secure. But as soon as you go out of your house, the systems that you can connect to on Wi-Fi are probably unsecured. Do you know the difference? Are you aware that you should probably not do your personal banking when you are on an unsecured network at an airport? People don’t pay attention to the small details, and there can be security breaches because of that.

Protect Your Passwords

There are two ways to protect your passwords. First, you should follow password best practices and not use the 50 most common passwords. Second, you can use a password manager so that you have no doubt of forgetting them, but they are also secure from any outside hackers trying to get to your core list. Many password managers are even free, so it’s not like it costs anything to get started.

Lock Your Phone

One of the easiest ways for you to lose your privacy on your mobile device is if you leave it somewhere and don’t lock it. Most people have it set so their phones lock automatically now, but there are still windows of time when other people can access your information and your applications. Sometimes your friends will joke and post things on Facebook when they get ahold of your phone, but other times there can be serious privacy breaches that lead to real problems in your life.